Below are the key facts about this program at Illinois State University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #6 out of 23 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Illinois State University as a strong choice for general english literature, placing at #102 out of 681 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General English Literature Schools | 102 of 681 |
| Best General English Literature Schools in Illinois | 5 of 23 |
| Best General English Literature Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 11 of 79 |
The table below lists every degree level available for general english literature at Illinois State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 95 |
| Master’s | 9 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Illinois State University conferred 95 bachelor’s degrees in general english literature.
Illinois State University is in the top 15% of the country for general english literature at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #6 out of 23 schools by College Factual.
General English Literature graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Illinois State University earn a median of $43,761 a year. This is below $58,604, the median for all majors at Illinois State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Illinois State University, general english literature students borrow a median amount of $23,125 in student loans. This is higher than $21,895, the typical median for all majors at Illinois State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,524 | $22,863 |
| Fees | $3,195 | $3,195 |
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Among recent graduates, 31% of general english literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The majority of general english literature bachelor’s degree graduates at Illinois State University were White. Roughly 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois State University with a bachelor’s in general english literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 69 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Illinois State University awarded 95 bachelor’s completions in english language and literature, general in the latest year of data — 69% to women and 31% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (73%).
Graduate study is also available at Illinois State University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General English Literature | 9 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General English Literature | 8 |